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COMPLIANCE ALERT – TOUGHER ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONTRACEPTION MANDATE ON THE HORIZON

COMPLIANCE ALERT – TOUGHER ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONTRACEPTION MANDATE ON THE HORIZON

by Birch | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized

On July 28, 2022, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the “Departments”) issued new FAQs clarifying their interpretation of the ACA’s requirement that non-grandfathered health plans provide contraception to participants at no cost. The...
FAQ: TRANSPORATION HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA) FOR MEDICALLY-RELATED TRAVEL EXPENSES

FAQ: TRANSPORATION HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA) FOR MEDICALLY-RELATED TRAVEL EXPENSES

by Birch | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized

In response to the significant amount of interest regarding HRAs that reimburse travel-related expenses in the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Birch has prepared the following guide to address FAQs:   What...
RECENT FEDERAL EFFORTS TO AFFIRM ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

RECENT FEDERAL EFFORTS TO AFFIRM ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

by Birch | Jul 18, 2022 | Uncategorized

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, there have been two notable federal efforts to establish or reaffirm access to women’s reproductive healthcare services. First, the Departments of Health and Human Services,...
Compliance Alert – Implications of Abortion Decision for Employee Benefit Plans

Compliance Alert – Implications of Abortion Decision for Employee Benefit Plans

by Birch | Jul 6, 2022 | Uncategorized

On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization finding that the United States Constitution does not guarantee a right to abortion access. This decision effectively overturns its prior decisions in Roe v....
Compliance Alert – Employers Take Note: State Leave Laws May Provide Employees with Additional Rights

Compliance Alert – Employers Take Note: State Leave Laws May Provide Employees with Additional Rights

by Birch | Jun 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

Most employers are aware of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides for job protected leave in certain situations. FMLA applies only to employers with 50 or more employees and to employees who: Work at a location where at least 50 employees are...
Compliance Alert – Delaware Passes Mandatory Paid Leave Law

Compliance Alert – Delaware Passes Mandatory Paid Leave Law

by Birch | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized

On May 10, 2022, Delaware Governor Carney signed the Healthy Delaware Families Act establishing a mandatory paid leave program, making Delaware the eleventh state to enact such a program. Contributions towards the program will begin on January 1, 2025. Benefits will...
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  • COMPLIANCE ALERT – TOUGHER ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONTRACEPTION MANDATE ON THE HORIZON
  • FAQ: TRANSPORATION HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA) FOR MEDICALLY-RELATED TRAVEL EXPENSES
  • RECENT FEDERAL EFFORTS TO AFFIRM ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
  • Compliance Alert – Implications of Abortion Decision for Employee Benefit Plans
  • Compliance Alert – Employers Take Note: State Leave Laws May Provide Employees with Additional Rights

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